This is The Sea Ranch, California, a former sheep ranch which has been turned into a community of homes which are supposed to "live in the landscape." There are a lot of rules and restrictions and covenants governing what houses can look like, where they can be built, etc. And a goodly portion of the acreage is common land.



The Sea Ranch is a peaceful place to be, and even though we spent our time there (September 13 - October 9) working on our house, we really enjoyed our stay. We are looking forward to a time when we can come out and just relax and enjoy the locale!

The general appearance of the landscape

as seen on a walk from the Lodge

A view from the ridge to the inland side of

Highway One

Because of high bluffs, most of the beaches along

the eight-mile length of The Sea ranch must be accessed by stairs!

Black Point and the beach from the bluffs

Some days you can watch the coastal fog roll by!

And some evenings, the view from the deck is

spectacular!

Bre Hill and That Yank

Bre is a regular at the ParentPlace cross-stitch message board

Charlie and our friends, Bob and Barb Hughes

You'd think we'd be sitting around the fire, wouldn't you?

The house, Rainbow's End, was built in 1978 and under normal circumstances, would be ours, free and clear in four more years --- but we refinanced this year so we can afford the repairs. It needs a new deck and new siding on the front sides, some more minor repairs inside, and perhaps a minor remodel or two, but we like it!

Charlie in front of Rainbow's End

If you would like to rent this house for a day, a weekend, or longer, click on this photo for info!

Standing in the entryway

The living area is really a "great room" with a kitchen, dining area and living room combined.

The master bedroom

King sized bed, ensuite shower and WC...

Second bedroom

queen sized bed, full bath across the hall